Luke Pisors
Chief Executive Officer
Leading Ambrosia QSR as President and CEO is Luke Pisors. After 30 years in the restaurant business, previously as SVP of Operations with Arby’s, Luke believes strongly in the power of an organization’s culture as the foundation upon which growth occurs. That growth must begin at the individual, then the organizational level, and then impact the guest experience, before it translates to growing sales and profits. After growing up in Wisconsin and living throughout the eastern half of the US during his career, Luke maintains an allegiance to the Green Bay Packers despite enjoying living in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and daughter.
Teresa Donich
Vice President of Human Resources
Building our culture and processes relating to people is Teresa Donich, our Vice President of Human Resources. Teresa most recently led the HR department for Black Bear Diner based in Redding CA, with a presence in 18 states across both company and franchised operations. Teresa has led HR teams with several other restaurant brands, including a decade with a large Burger King operator, so she brings a broad set of competencies to Ambrosia QSR as we build organizational capacity. Relocating to Portland has been a homecoming of sorts for Teresa, who grew up a couple of hours north in Federal Way WA, and started her career with Starbucks.
Reuben Rentas
Vice President of Accounting
Leading the Accounting Department since 2020 at Ambrosia QSR is Reuben Rentas, who has over 15 years of experience in assurance, leadership, and accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Reuben works to create systems and processes that deliver timely and accurate results for all stakeholders to rely on, and he leads by focusing on the success and growth of those within the organization. Previously, he led the accounting team at Sustainable Restaurant Group based out of Portland, OR. Reuben has established our financial reporting and accounting protocols, and supports Ambrosia QSR's mission for their team members, guests, and future growth.
Brandon Campbell
Vice President of Operations
Brandon Campbell impacts Ambrosia QSR through operations leadership, ensuring that our restaurant teams are supported well, and the experience of our guests is at a high level. After 21 years in the industry, all with progressive positions within the Arby’s brand, he joined Ambrosia QSR and relocated to the Vancouver WA area in 2023. He believes that the success of an organization starts with people as the foundation for consistent operations and guest service. After growing up in Indiana and spending 6 years in Virginia, Brandon and his wife and 2 children are excited to explore the Pacific Northwest.
Felipe Martinez
Vice President of Information Technology
Coordinating all the technology that connects our restaurants and support center is Felipe Martinez, our Director of Information Technology. In today’s QSR environment, maintaining seamless connectivity across POS, digital menu boards, drive-thru technology, and dozens of other moving parts is imperative to equip our team members, and provide the friction-less experience that guests expect. Felipe and his team manage the underlying components of all those aspects, and is a vital part of the Ambrosia QSR team.
Chuck Pe Benito
Director Of Operations, Burger King
Leading our Burger King teams for the 35 restaurants in metro Portland as Director of Operations is Chuck Pe Benito. Prior to taking this role, Chuck served as a Director of Operations of 41 Popeyes restaurants in Colorado, Utah and Nevada. Previously, Chuck served in multi-unit management for Burger King in Oregon. Chuck has a unique mix of experience across both Burger King and Popeyes, over the course of 30 years in the restaurant business.
Arturo Lopez
Director Of Operations, Burger King
Arturo Lopez leads the Burger King teams as Director of Operations in the 35 restaurants stretching from the southern Portland metro, Salem, Albany, Lebanon, Eugene, Springfield, Roseburg, and the coastal towns. He started working for the Burger King brand in 1992, and in these 28 years of experience he has held different positions, always in the area of operations.
Nancy Binder
Director of Operations, Burger King
Nancy oversees daily operations of the Ambrosia QSR team in the greater Seattle market. Known for her focus on excellence, expertise, and maximizing her team's potential through consistent execution. She instills in her team to "better their best" while upholding the Company's values and consistently achieving results. Nancy is passionate about developing leaders and challenging them to grow within Ambrosia. Nancy has spent the last 35 years within the QSR industry, starting as a crew member at McDonald's and moving to Burger King 12 years ago.
Jenn Viggue
Director of Operations, Arby's
Jenn leads the Arby’s team as Director of Operations across in Washington, Oregon, and Southern California. Jenn’s first job was Arby’s, at the age of 16. After working her way up from a team member to a Director of Operations, development from within is her passion. Watching others develop their careers is the most rewarding part of her job. She focuses on building strong teams with engaged managers who work together to serve guests and meet company goals. She is an avid Seahawks fan and book lover, and in her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, son, and dog.
Paul Abeline
Director of Operations, Popeyes
As our Director of Operations for our Popeyes restaurants, Paul leads those teams from SW Oregon to north of Seattle, and out to the Tri-Cities in SE Washington. After 25 years of progressive leadership in the QSR industry, Paul believes that an emphasis on intentional culture that cares for people with a high degree of empathy is paramount to success, and that building future leaders is the most rewarding aspect of the job. Born and raised in Oregon, Paul enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and traveling.
Dwane Carver
Director of Construction
Dwane is a construction professional who has been in the development industry on the west coast for more than forty years. His experience includes tenant improvements, big box retail, and QSR development. Dwane has been built and remodeled facilities for most national QSR brands, including McDonald’s, Burger King, Arby’s, and other RBI and Inspire brands.
Sara Chaffos
Director of Field Human Resources
Sara Chaffos has 20+ years of Human Resources experience in food service, most recently with the Burger King brand the past 15 years. Now, she’s proud to support Popeyes and Arby’s operators as well with Ambrosia QSR. Her professional commitment is to advocate for the team and support the company, ensuring the best working experience that results in a great guest experience. Presence in restaurants, with celebrations, recognitions, and most importantly, developing our team is where her passion lies. Sara’s passion is her son, and being the loudest mom on the field and/or court, which she has achieved to date!
Amanda Blount
Director of Operations Services
Amanda Blount has been a leader for 18 years in the QSR industry, starting as a crew member and working her way up. With a strong belief in building and maintaining relationships, she has demonstrated an ability to find, develop, and promote team members at all levels within Ambrosia QSR. She now applies her laser-focus on operational excellence to the Ops Services department, where she supports our restaurant teams. With a relentless pursuit of perfection, Amanda values all the various cogs in the machine, and understands the importance of growing the business by growing the relationships within that business.
LeAnn Raschke
Real Estate Manager
Leading real estate management for Ambrosia QSR is LeAnn Raschke, who brings over 10 years of experience in real estate. LeAnn oversees our commercial real estate portfolio and associated stakeholder relationships. She also utilizes a strategic approach to optimize property investments related to new restaurant growth, and supports growth through acquisition as well. LeAnn is dedicated to excellence and with her understanding of market dynamics, will drive the continuous growth and success of Ambrosia QSR.